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Do you feed your cat regularly?

The purring animals that you keep in your house as pets are
well aware of their food habits and it is believed that they are great lovers
of milk. Contrary to the belief, cats love the non-vegetarian foods very much.
You would have seen that cats love to chase and eat smaller animals like mice,
small birds or other petty creatures and this adds to the agreement that cats
love non-vegetarian as well as vegetarian foods.

Now, the question that arises here is what correct feeding
methods are, as far as your kitty is concerned, because cats, unlike other pets
such as dogs, could be deceptive in their food consuming methods. Some bigger
cats would be heedless of who is in their dining area while others may be too
apprehensive and might run away leaving their food to stake, if a slight
appearance of unknown person comes up. Therefore, it is very necessary for a
cat-master to understand the behavior of cats that reside with them.

Here are some guidelines on cat grooming tips
that help you understand the ways and methods to feed your cat:

Choosing food for a
cat:

·It is very necessary to understand the dietary
requirements of a cat. Moderate, fully grown-up cats would require about 250
calories a day with a balance of all the vitamins and minerals in it. This
could also depend upon the size of your cat, its weight and the activities it
performs. As already mentioned, they love the carnivorous food items which
include animal fats and proteins. This should be present in their food in an
optimum level. One of the most important parts of the diet is water. A cat,
unlike a dog, could perform a number of activities like climbing a fence,
climbing a tree, chasing bids and jumping from one place to other in the house.
These activities call for the need to stay hydrated and this could be well done
by water. Therefore, water should be timely given to a cat.

·It is the decision of a pet-keeper, whether to
feed it with canned or fresh food. Watch the habits of the cat by giving it
both types of food. Canned foods are about 80% water and these are less dense,
providing fewer calories. If it is
comfortable with the dry food, go for it; else supplement the food with plenty
of water. Dry foods are rich in calories and they could help increase the
weight of your pet. Choose the food wisely according to its size.

·Keep track of the quality of the food that you
are purchasing. It should be according to the standards set for the animal. Do
not opt for foods that contain artificial colors and preservatives. Also know
what the content of the food is. Is it made up of chicken or fish items? Also,
what is the percentage of meat in it?

·The best quality food available for the cat is
homemade food. It is fresh in nature and provides whole lot of nutrients that
are required in the daily intake of a cat. Most importantly, it does not include
any artificial preservatives or chemicals. Only a point of caution is to forbid
the restricted items in a cat’s food that could harm it instead of providing it
nutrients.

Fixing
a schedule for feeding a cat:

·A cat’s diet should be in a chronic manner so
that it is happy and contended. Disturbing the schedule could pose various
health problems to your pet, apart from making it stressful and restless.

·Establish a balance in the amount of food that
you are feeding it. This means that the fractions should be approximately equal
in size. This would help you monitor its diet and food habits. Though there is
a unique method to find out the amount in each portion, this could depend on
the size, shape, age and activity level of your of your cat. If you are still
confused about it, consult an animal diet expert or a vet.

·For some cats, free-feeding could be a handy
method, as this would allow it to eat as much as it is hungry. You could do it
for small breed of cats or those who are malnourished.

·If you have more than one cat, facilitate the
usage of separate bowl for each one. A single bowl could create confusion in
their minds creating what is phrased as ‘Cat’s fight’.

·Avoid giving it too many appetizing rewards. It
is good that your cat is following you and obeying your commands but too many
treats a day could harm its digestive system causing innumerable problems. It
could also make it obese. You would not want a pet that is sluggish and
lethargic, not able to follow your commands at a later stage.

Some food items at home should be completely restricted for
the cat because these are very dangerous for its health. These food items include:

´Milk and
dairy products: Though you cat may love the idea of drinking milk, it is
better not to feed it with the same. Milk and other dairy products could cause
diarrhea and digestive malfunctioning.

´Grapes
and raisins: Grapes and raisins could cause damage in the kidney of your
pet.

´Bread
dough: Bread dough could be critical for your pet, as it could get stuck in
the stomach and if it contains live yeast, it is all the more dangerous.

´Human
Chocolates: Chocolates and other sweet food items should be kept out of
reach of cats as they are dangerous for the skin.

´Onion and
Garlic: These vegetables could cause disorders relating to the blood and
blood vessels, such as anemia.

·Take into consideration, the age of your cat.
Different age levels may require different food portions. When it is smaller in
size, if possible, let it feed on its mother’s milk. As it grows, try to give
food in small portions at regular intervals of day. When it turns to be a
grown-up animal, feed it twice a day with measured amount of items lest it
turns out to make your cat obese and sluggish. When it turns old, it requires fewer
calories as the activities cease to happen compared to those when it was young.
Feed it once a day and if required, give small portions. This would serve its
consumption needs.

With these simple cats’ grooming tips relating to their
food, could help your pet stay healthy and happy. They would rule out the chances of disorders
and in turn, offer you a complete pet.